Community

Green Deer sign-up party at Parkland Mall

The City of Red Deer, in conjunction with community partners the Kerry Wood Nature Centre and TD Bank, are holding a BBQ in hopes residents will come and register for the ongoing Green Deer initiative...

May 05, 2019 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

$20,000 raised for families affected by workplace fatalities and injuries

Red Deer's annual Steps for Life event raised close to $20,000 on Saturday with North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week kicking off Sunday.Participants, as well as 30 volunteers, ma...

May 05, 2019 (Kael Clark)

Construction to continue in city's budding riverside neighbourhood

A substantial amount of construction is set to begin in Red Deer's Capstone at Riverlands area.Starting May 8, a portion of Alexander Way (47 Street) will close, weather dependent.The closure is neces...

May 02, 2019 (City of Red Deer)

The Watch hits the streets in downtown Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - One of the new programs that the Lethbridge Police Service is rolling out to help deal with the drug crisis in downtown is now patrolling the streets.Members of The Watch have complet...

May 01, 2019

CFL Draft Needs a Makeover

The CFL enters the next stage of the 2019 season with its draft set for May 2 and suffering a bit in comparison with the job the NFL did with its player draft last weekend.I have to admit, when you ha...

May 01, 2019

Alberta Masters Games Still Needs Volunteers

Organizers with the 2019 Alberta Masters Games say they are short 300 volunteers out the total 600 they need.1,200 athletes will be competing at the Games in Rocky Mountain House and Clearwater County...

May 01, 2019

Recognizing Mental Health Week in Red Deer

It seems few people in Red Deer are aware of the mental health support services that are available locally. "Time after time again, this is proven in various surveys we do in the community," says Chri...

Apr 30, 2019

Bigger and better pro rodeo this weekend in Drayton Valley

The fifth annual Drayton Valley Pro Rodeo is bucking into town for three days of entertainment this weekend.Though the planned first-time parade was cancelled due to low registration, the event will s...

Apr 29, 2019 (DDD Photography)

Annual tea party event to benefit education in Somalia

An event in Red Deer this May will once again benefit the Education for Somali Girls & Boys Fund.The fourth annual Mother's Day Tea Party is happening May 11 from 1-3 p.m. at the Pioneer Lodge (43...

Apr 29, 2019 A school under construction in Somalia in 2014/15. (EducationForSomalia.org)

Countdown to the Red Deer Hospice No Show Gala Draw

RED DEER (April 26)- In just 10 days, Red Deer Hospice will be drawing the three grand prizes for their first ever No Show Gala. With the countdown to the big day officially on, there are only 10% of ...

Apr 26, 2019